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The cost of independent living in Gum Spring is about $3,531 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 122 options. Read 1538 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Hominy Valley Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and quiet community of Candler, North Carolina. Surrounded by breath taking views, this is the perfect place for you to call home. Candler is a peaceful mountain community that lies in between Canton and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Heritage Assisted Living is an assisted living community that provides care for seniors who are looking to live in Knoxville, TN. This community is located in a great city that provides residents and visitors with great views of natural beauty. This city offers many entertainment options,...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
River Bend Assisted Living focuses on compassion, community, and tailored care. We are here to give families peace of mind and help seniors feel their best.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Shannondale of Maryville opened in March of 2002. We are a Membership Based Community offering Continuing Care to our residents. Our 34-acre campus offers 66 Independent Living Homes & Villas and 89 Retirement Center Apartments -Though each of our facilities is unique in character they are...
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Our mom has lived at Shannondale Assisted Living for about 4 years. While her mind and body have declined during her 90 years, we find peace in the fact that she is so happy everyday. The staff at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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The community is very neat and clean. They go above and beyond to help the residence when they can. The staff is friendly and caring and they have lots of activities going on. I would recommend this...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in Gum Spring, TN

The average cost of senior living in Gum Spring is $3,531 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blaine, TN with an average of $3,027 per month.

Independent living costs in Gum Spring, TN, vs. nearby cities

Gum Spring, TN
$3,531/mo
$3,589/mo
$3,689/mo

Independent living costs in Gum Spring, TN, vs. state and national averages

Gum Spring, TN
$3,531/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Gum Spring, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,939/mo
Independent Living
$3,531/mo

Independent living costs in Gum Spring, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,368/mo
Studio
$4,816/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,967/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,328/mo

Senior living costs in Gum Spring vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Gum Spring, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGum Spring, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,531/mo$3,789/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$3,939/mo$4,273/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$3,939/mo$4,365/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Gum Spring, TN:$3,531/mo
Tennessee:$3,789/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Gum Spring, TN:$3,939/mo
Tennessee:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Gum Spring, TN:$3,939/mo
Tennessee:$4,365/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Gum Spring, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Gum Spring and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Gum Spring, TN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gum Spring have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Gum Spring, TN$2,602/mo$2,517/mo+3.4%
Tennessee$2,903/mo$2,940/mo-1.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Gum Spring, TN
2024 average cost:$2,602/mo
2023 average cost:$2,517/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,903/mo
2023 average cost:$2,940/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Gum Spring

Recent reviews for independent living in Gum Spring

Charter Senior Living of Jefferson City

5.0
My loved one lives here and it's wonderful! So much better and more affordable than his last facility. The people here are wonderful. The nurses are so kind and helpful. They have a lot of activities and the residents are interactive. The staff encourages them to be. The memory care unit is a ...
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Knoxville High Independent Living

4.7
The place is very clean, and very very beautiful. Everybody here is very nice. Once person after another takes care of each other. The people are very caring and make newcomers feel welcome. It's a great place to live. They have security guards, which makes me feel very safe. We have ...
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Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City Knoxville TN

5.0
Overall it has been a very positive experience for my Mom at Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City. The facility is reasonably clean and the staff is very friendly. I believe the care has and continues to be as well as could be received in any assisted living facility. The meals are provided ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews mention the kind and attentive nature of the staff at various communities, including Holiday Echo Ridge, Park Place of Fountain City, and Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, who go above and beyond to ensure residents feel cared for and included.
Variety of activities to stay engaged. Communities like Bella Vista, Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, and Mountain Brook Village Senior Living offer a range of activities that cater to diverse interests and help residents stay active and social.
Comfortable living spaces. Residents of Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort, Mountain Brook Village Senior Living, and Park Place of Fountain City appreciate the clean and well-maintained living spaces, which provide a sense of comfort and privacy.
Genuine community atmosphere. Reviews from Holiday Echo Ridge, Park Place of Fountain City, and Harmony at Reynolds Mountain highlight the warm and inclusive atmosphere, where residents and staff form lasting relationships and look out for one another.
Access to medical care. Communities such as Holiday Echo Ridge, Bella Vista, and Park Place of Fountain City offer easy access to medical care, ensuring that residents receive the necessary attention and support when needed.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Nutritious and tasty meals are a priority at several communities, including Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort, Mountain Brook Village Senior Living, and Park Place of Fountain City, where residents look forward to every mealtime.
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Gum Spring independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gum Spring independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gum Spring, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gum Spring independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Gum Spring partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gum Spring independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Gum Spring communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gum Spring, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gum Spring independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Gum Spring offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
28.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.2%
46.4%
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Park Place of Fountain City, Knoxville Landing and Brookdale Sevierville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gum Spring, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 122 independent living facilities near Gum Spring, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gum Spring, Tennessee are Park Place of Fountain City and StoryPoint Knoxville West. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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